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X504 VEV

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,348 mi
Last recorded45,348 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX504 VEV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 45,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,091 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,754 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting on side wall

Fail 22 Nov 2011 38,754 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre splitting on side wall

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,781 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 33,781 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,968 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 30,115 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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X504 VEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X504 VEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X504 VEV registered?

X504 VEV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X504 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X504 VEV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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